Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
1. The fragrance that rises from the earth after rain is cherished by many across cultures. 2. This pleasant smell is known as petrichor, a term derived from Greek words meaning “stone” and “the blood of gods.” 3. This scent comes from plant oils and a compound called geosmin released by soil bacteria. 4. It evokes a deep sense of nostalgia and freshness, reminding people of renewal and calm after a storm.
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Correct option: B — 1, 2, 3, 4
1, 2, 3, 4 Sentence 1 will be the starting line as it introduces the main idea of the parajumble, i.e. ‘The fragrance that arises from Earth after rain’. And, sentence 2 tells us the name of this scent and the origin of its name. So, sentence 2 will follow sentence 1. Further, sentence 3 states that this scent comes from a compound called geosmin released by soil bacteria & sentence 4 tells us that it evokes a deep sense of nostalgia and freshness. So, sentence 4 will follow sentence 3. Going through the options, option (b) has the correct sequence.
